Councils Warn Of £7bn Funding Black Hole Threatening Local Services In Three Years

LGA warns of £7bn funding black hole facing English councils

The Local Government Association has warned that councils in England could face a £7bn funding black hole within three years.

Councils in England warn of £7bn funding gap

Councils in England face a £7bn funding gap by 2028, warns the LGA, risking cuts to social care, housing, and local services without urgent government reform.

Councils Warn Of £7bn Funding Black Hole Threatening Local Services In Three Years

Share Post Share Email Councils in England are facing a £7 billion funding black hole within three years opening up a gap so large it is more than the current council spend on roads, transport, homelessness and housing services combined. Ahead of its Annual Conference in Bournemouth which takes place this week, the Local Government Association (LGA) said this risks leaving residents facing longer waits for adul…

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